Your choice of flowers for your wedding depends on five things; personality, season, availability, budget and scent. Personality Your flowers should represent your own taste. We all have some association with flowers we love that probably goes back to childhood. Do you fondly … [Read more...] about 5 factors for choosing flowers
There are a variety of reception ideas that remain popular because, well, people just enjoy them. But you can take these tried-and-true thoughts and get all twisted! Dessert tables Almost everybody loves dessert. The usual reception protocol is to offer a late-night dessert … [Read more...] about A fresh twist on reception ideas
For 10 years, the choice of brides in North America has been the strapless gown, sometimes with a full skirt and sometimes following the lines of the body. Maybe designers had a new burst of creativity, or maybe brides started looking for something different. Whichever it may be, … [Read more...] about Strapless plus
All options start with the hair style. Long, full hair invites simple flowers because the hair, itself, is front and centre. Hair in a sophisticated updo or pulled back into a chignon, however, requires more glamour and more jewelled options. Fresh flowers If your hair is … [Read more...] about Accent on hair
Most brides are looking for a little extra glamour on their wedding day. But take care. If you go over-the-top with an awe-inspiring hair style, the hairdo may overshadow your natural beauty. Today, it’s all about movement and shape. There’s a backlash against two looks: (1) … [Read more...] about Simplicity rules for hairstyles
Great-looking eyes start with the eyebrow. Today, the trend is to a fuller brow, but don’t let fashion dictate. The fullness of your brow must fit the size of your face. Major trends date back to the ultra-thin eyebrows of the 1930s (Marlene Dietrich comes to mind) to the … [Read more...] about Focus on eyes
Fit is everything Don’t get carried away by fashion. Your dress has to look as if it were designed and fitted, just for you. Colour control For any special event, the most flattering dresses are those with a single colour from head to toe instead of breaking the line with … [Read more...] about Mother-of-the-bride fashion sense
Jane Dayus-Hinch, for 25 years an internationally recognized wedding guru, has planned show-stopping weddings for celebrities, socialites and even royalty. Additionally, she is a senior Toastmaster and a Harley Davidson enthusiast. Do you still have time to plan weddings? I … [Read more...] about Q&A with wedding planner, Jane Dayus-Hinch
We’ve all heard of Bridezillas, but what about Momzillas, Guestzillas, or Photogzillas? Brides aren’t the only ones who need to tone down the crazy. After eight years in the wedding business, my husband and I have seen more than our share of characters. Last-minute hires Think … [Read more...] about Wedding day hiccups
Think of all the usual things for which you will register: china, cutlery, crystal, bed linen, kitchen appliances – and then think outside the box. You could plan to update an entire bathroom, for example, with at least half the items available through a registry. Make … [Read more...] about Registry ideas to update your bathroom
